Practice Experiment 5: Introduction to Power Analysis - 4.5 | Lab Module 3: CMOS Inverter Switching Characteristics & Delay Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define dynamic power and provide its formula.

💡 Hint: Remember, dynamic power relates to frequency and load capacitance.

Question 2

Easy

What does static power measure?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the circuit is not switching.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating dynamic power?

  • A) P_dynamic = V_DD * IDDQ
  • B) P_dynamic = αC_load V_DD² f_clock
  • C) P_dynamic = C_load * V_DD
  • D) P_dynamic = IDDQ * T_period

💡 Hint: Focus on the parameters affecting power when the circuit is switching.

Question 2

Static power is mainly influenced by which factor?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which static power is measured.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A CMOS inverter operates with a 1.8V supply and drives a load of 150 fF. If it switches at 15 MHz with an activity factor of 1, calculate the dynamic power dissipation.

💡 Hint: Apply the formula carefully with the given values.

Question 2

Discuss how you would optimize a CMOS inverter to reduce both static and dynamic power dissipation without compromising performance.

💡 Hint: Consider methods that align with design principles in modern VLSI.

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